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2013-05-21T17:00:51Z

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2013-05-17T05:45:57Z

‎Do: Memphis Tigers about to leave C-USA.

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 * [[Image:en-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Estonia" alt="" directions="" address="410 N Michigan Ave" phone="+1 312 595-2527" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:fi-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Finland" alt="" address="2246 West Homer St" directions="" phone="+1 708 442-0635" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax=""></listing>
-* [[Image:fr-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="France" alt="" directions="" address="737 N Michigan Ave" phone="+1 312 787-5359" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:fr-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="France" alt="" address="205 N Michigan Ave, #3700" directions="" phone="+1 312 327-5200" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax=""></listing>
 * [[Image:gm-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Germany" alt="" directions="" address="676 N Michigan Ave" phone="+1 312 202-0480" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:gr-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Greece" alt="" directions="" address="650 N Saint Clair St" phone="+1 312 335-3915" email="chicago@greekembassy.org" fax="+1 312 335-3958" url="http://mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/AuthoritiesAbroad/North+America/USA/GeneralConsulateChicago/en-US/" hours="" price=""></listing>

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 * Check out some live music on Beale Street
 * The '''Memphis Redbirds''' [http://www.memphisredbirds.com] baseball team plays at AutoZone Park. They are the Triple-A affiliates of the [[St. Louis]] Cardinals.
-* '''FedExForum''', [http://www.fedexforum.com]. FedExForum is the largest public building construction project in Memphis history. Managed and operated by the Memphis Grizzlies, the facility is home to both the Memphis Grizzlies of the '''NBA''' and the University of Memphis Tigers basketball team.  FedExForum is located at 191 Beale Street and Third Street which traveling south becomes Highway 61, the historic Blues Highway.
+* '''FedExForum''', [http://www.fedexforum.com]. FedExForum is the largest public building construction project in Memphis history. Managed and operated by the Memphis Grizzlies, the facility is home to both the Memphis Grizzlies of the '''NBA''' and the University of Memphis Tigers basketball team. FedExForum is located at 191 Beale Street and Third Street which traveling south becomes Highway 61, the historic Blues Highway.
 ** '''Memphis Grizzlies''', [http://www.nba.com/grizzlies]. Top-level pro basketball.
-* '''Memphis Tigers''' [http://www.gotigersgo.com] — Teams representing the University of Memphis, which participate in NCAA competition as members of Conference USA. The most visible Tigers team by far is the men's basketball team, regularly a conference contender and occasionally a national contender as well. As noted above, the men's basketball team plays at FedExForum (though not the women's team, which plays on campus). The football team also plays off campus at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on the Mid-South Fairgrounds.
+* '''Memphis Tigers''' [http://www.gotigersgo.com] — Teams representing the University of Memphis, which participate in NCAA competition and are set to join the American Athletic Conference (the football-sponsoring portion of the former Big East Conference) in July 2013. The most visible Tigers team by far is the men's basketball team, regularly a conference contender and occasionally a national contender as well. As noted above, the men's basketball team plays at FedExForum (though not the women's team, which plays on campus). The football team also plays off campus at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on the Mid-South Fairgrounds.
 * '''Mississippi Riverkings''' [http://www.riverkings.com]. Minor league hockey team near Memphis
 * Take a '''carriage ride around downtown''' and see Beale Street, Court Square, Confederate Park, the Mississippi River, Hernando DeSoto bridge, several movie locations on Front Street, the original and the current Peabody Hotel, all while learning about the great city of Memphis!  * 4th of July Fireworks, Tom Lee Park, Mississippi River: These fireworks have improved immensely since two fireworks shows merged into one at the river in 2007.  There is also food, music, and other entertainment.

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 [[Image:Stlouis oldcathedral.jpg|thumb|250px|The Old Courthouse]]
 *'''Jefferson National Expansion Memorial''', +1 314 655-1700, [http://www.nps.gov/jeff/]. A large park located along the Mississippi River facing downtown St. Louis, with plenty of big lawns, wood areas, and a few ponds.
-**'''Gateway Arch''', +1 877-982-1410, [http://www.gatewayarch.com] - 9AM-6PM daily, (Summer 8AM-10PM). Designed by Eero Saarinen, it's the world's tallest national monument, built to be a symbolic gateway to the west. The icon of the city, the Arch is in the Jefferson Expansion National Memorial Park by the Riverfront. You can ride a unique elevator - essentially it's a cross between a cable railway and a ferris wheel - up to the top.  There is also an innovative historical museum under the Arch.  Don't miss the movie, "Monument to the Dream," about the building of the Arch--it is an exceptionally well-made and memorable tribute to how a vision was made tangible. The Arch was designed as an inverted catenary curve (a shape similar to a parabola) scaled from 21 inches of string held 7 inches apart. Its foundation is anchored 60 feet underground.
+**'''Gateway Arch''', +1 877-982-1410, [http://www.gatewayarch.com] - 9AM-6PM daily, (Summer 8AM-10PM). Designed by Eero Saarinen, it's the world's tallest national monument, built to be a symbolic gateway to the west. The icon of the city, the Arch is in the Jefferson Expansion National Memorial Park by the Riverfront. You can ride a unique elevator - essentially it's a cross between a cable railway and a ferris wheel - up to the top.  There is also an innovative historical museum under the Arch.  Don't miss the movie, "Monument to the Dream," about the building of the Arch--it is an exceptionally well-made and memorable tribute to how a vision was made tangible. The Arch was designed as an inverted catenary curve (a shape similar to a parabola) scaled from 21 inches of string held 7 inches apart. Its foundation is anchored 60 feet underground. Expect a long wait on major summer holidays to go to the top.
 **'''Museum of Westward Expansion''', underneath the Gateway Arch, +1 314 655-1700, [http://www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/museum-of-westward-expansion.htm].
 **'''Old Courthouse''', [http://www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/och.htm]. The site of the historic Dred Scott slavery case which was one of the seeds of the Civil War.
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 *'''Saint Louis Science Center''', [http://www.slsc.org/], in Forest Park, is a fun hands on learning experience for the entire family. Equipped with an IMAX Dome theater, a planetarium, floors of interactive activities, and several traveling exhibits, the Science Center has something for everyone. The museum is free and open to the public daily. The museum consists of two buildings joined by a walkway.
-*'''Saint Louis Zoo''', 1 Government Dr, ''+1 314'' 781-0900 [http://www.stlzoo.org/] - Daily 9AM-5PM. Recognized as one of the top five zoos in the nation. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a children petting zoo.  There are several centers for in depth exploration and learning. Free.
+*'''Saint Louis Zoo''', 1 Government Dr, ''+1 314'' 781-0900 [http://www.stlzoo.org/] - Daily 9AM-5PM. Recognized as one of the top five zoos in the nation. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a children petting zoo.  There are several centers for in depth exploration and learning. Free. Parking on the streets of Forest Park is free, but limited.  Zoo Parking lot spaces are plentiful, but not free.
 *'''Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site''', 7400 Grant Rd, (314) 842-3298 ext. 245, [http://www.nps.gov/ulsg] - Known locally as "Grant's Farm," one time home of Ulysses S. Grant. Former names include "White Haven" and "Hardscrabble," it was intially the home of the family of Julia Dent, Grant's wife. Once owned by brewery magnate August Busch III, who resided on the property, it is now administered by the National Park Service.  Free.
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 *''' Blueberry Hill''', 6504 Delmar Blvd, ''+1 314'' 727-4444, [http://www.blueberryhill.com/]. A true landmark restaurant and bar, open till 3AM. Chuck Berry frequently on the calander to play. Absolutely filled with pop-culture memorabilia spanning decades, including lunchboxes, concert posters, toys, sports trading cards, and other Americana. This place is definitely not one to miss.
-*''' Fitz's Rootbeer''', 6605 Delmar Blvd, [http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com]. American Bar and Grill, Family friendly, watch the bottle factory go to work as you dine.
+*''' Fitz's Rootbeer''', 6605 Delmar Blvd, [http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com]. American Bar and Grill, Family friendly, watch the bottle factory go to work as you dine. Their own brew of root beer and other sodas available on tap.
-*''' The Melting Pot''', 6683 Delmar Blvd., ''+1 314'' 725-4141, [http://www.meltingpot.com/]. Fondue. Reservations are essentially required here.
+*''' The Melting Pot''', 6683 Delmar Blvd., ''+1 314'' 725-4141, [http://www.meltingpot.com/]. National chain fondue. Reservations are essentially required here.
 *''' Pi''', 6144 Delmar Blvd, ''+1 314'' 727-6633, [http://www.restaurantpi.com].  The crowds don't lie - this is terrific pizza.

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 ==Talk==
-English is the dominant language. Parts of the south of the state have a long French speaking history; however, in the early 20th century, it was discouraged by the state school system in favor of English.  Today, English is spoken by nearly all; however, it is not uncommon to hear conversations in French in the southern and rural parts of the state.
+While both English and '''[[French phrasebook|French]]''' are the two ''de facto'' official languages of the state, English is the more dominant language. Parts of the south of the state and New Orleans have a long French speaking history; however, in the early 20th century, it was discouraged by the state school system in favor of English. Today, English is spoken by nearly all; however, it is not uncommon to hear conversations in French in the southern and rural parts of the state. Furthermore, there is still a small number of elderly in those parts of the state who can only speak French.
 Unlike northern and central Louisiana, the Southern "drawl" is very rare in the southern part of the state.  The native English accent in Acadiana has many distinct sounds due to the people's collective French heritage.  In addition, the accent of New Orleans is similar to that of [[Brooklyn]].

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 ====Professional sports====
-* <do name="Houston Aeros" alt="" address="5300 Memorial Drive, Ste. 770" directions="" phone="+1 713-974-7825" email="acavazos@aeros.com" fax="+1 713-361-7900" url="http://www.aeros.com">Houston's American Hockey League team plays it's games at the Toyota Center in Downtown Houston. The team plays from October to April predominatly on the weekends. The games are a family friendly cost effective entertainment event.</do>
+* <do name="Houston Aeros" alt="" address="5300 Memorial Drive, Ste. 770" directions="" phone="+1 713-974-7825" email="acavazos@aeros.com" fax="+1 713-361-7900" url="http://www.aeros.com">Houston's American Hockey League team plays its games at the Toyota Center in Downtown Houston. The team plays from October to April predominatly on the weekends. The games are a family friendly cost effective entertainment event.</do>
-* <do name="Houston Astros" alt="" address="510 Crawford St.." directions="" phone="+1 713-259-8000" email="" fax="" url="http://houston.astros.mlb.com"> The city's Major League Baseball team, playing at Minute Maid Park in downtown, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012. It will also be the last season for the Astros in the National League; they will move to the American League in 2013.</do>
+* <do name="Houston Astros" alt="" address="510 Crawford St.." directions="" phone="+1 713-259-8000" email="" fax="" url="http://houston.astros.mlb.com"> The city's Major League Baseball team, playing at Minute Maid Park in downtown, is playing its first season in the American League in 2013 after a half-century in the National League.</do>
 * <do name="Houston Texans" alt="" address="Two Reliant Park" directions="" phone="+1 866-GO TEXANS (468-3926)" email="" fax="+1 832-667-2191" url="http://www.houstontexans.com"> Houston's National Football League (NFL) team plays at Reliant Stadium in the South Loop area, next to the now-vacant Astrodome.</do>
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 * <do name="Houston Rockets" alt="" address="1510 Polk St." directions="" phone="+1 713-627-DUNK (3865) or +1 877-NBA-ROCKETS (622-7625)" email="" fax="" url="http://www.nba.com/rockets"> The city's NBA (basketball) team plays downtown at the Toyota Center.</do>
-* <do name="Houston Dynamo" alt="" address="1001 Avenida de las Americas, Ste. 200" directions="" phone="+1 713-276-7500" email="info@houstondynamo.com" fax="+1 713-276-7572" url="http://www.houstondynamo.com">Houston's Major League Soccer team opened its new BBVA Compass Stadium in May 2012. Located in the East End, it is the first major soccer-specific stadium in the US in a downtown area.</do>
+* <do name="Houston Dynamo" alt="" address="1001 Avenida de las Americas, Ste. 200" directions="" phone="+1 713-276-7500" email="info@houstondynamo.com" fax="+1 713-276-7572" url="http://www.houstondynamo.com">Houston's Major League Soccer team opened BBVA Compass Stadium in May 2012. Located in the East End, it is the first major soccer-specific stadium in the US in a downtown area.</do>
 ====College sports====
 Houston has four universities whose sports teams play in the top-level NCAA Division I:
-* <do name="Houston Cougars" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.uhcougars.com">The teams representing the city's largest school, the University of Houston, currently compete in Conference USA (C-USA), but will move to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in July 2013. Most athletic venues are on campus, with the best-known current venue being Hofheinz Pavilion (basketball). The former football stadium, Robertson Stadium, has been torn down; a new stadium will open on the site in 2014.</do>
+* <do name="Houston Cougars" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.uhcougars.com">The teams representing the city's largest school, the University of Houston, are preparing to move from Conference USA (C-USA) to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in July 2013. Most athletic venues are on campus, with the best-known current venue being Hofheinz Pavilion (basketball). The former football stadium, Robertson Stadium, has been torn down; a new stadium will open on the site in 2014.</do>
-* <do name="Rice Owls" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.riceowls.com">Rice University, the city's most prominent private school, currently competes alongside Houston in C-USA, but will not move to the AAC. As with UH, Rice's main venues are on campus, among them Rice Stadium (football), Tudor Fieldhouse (basketball), and Reckling Park (baseball).</do>
+* <do name="Rice Owls" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.riceowls.com">Rice University, the city's most prominent private school, has remained in C-USA during the near-constant conference changes in the early 2010s. As with UH, Rice's main venues are on campus, among them Rice Stadium (football), Tudor Fieldhouse (basketball), and Reckling Park (baseball).</do>
-* <do name="Texas Southern Tigers" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://athletics.tsu.edu">Especially of interest to African American visitors, or those interested in African American culture, are the teams representing Texas Southern University, the city's historically black university. The Tigers compete with other HBCUs in the Southwestern Athleitc Conference. Most venues are also on campus, but the football team plays off-campus; it shares BBVA Compass Stadium with the Dynamo, and occasionally uses Reliant Stadium.</do>
+* <do name="Texas Southern Tigers" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://athletics.tsu.edu">Especially of interest to African American visitors, or those interested in African American culture, are the teams representing Texas Southern University, the city's historically black university. The Tigers compete with other historically black schools in the Southwestern Athleitc Conference. Unlike Houston and Rice, whose football teams play in the top-level FBS, Texas Southern football is in the second-level FCS. Most venues are also on campus, but the football team plays off-campus; it shares BBVA Compass Stadium with the Dynamo, and occasionally uses Reliant Stadium.</do>
-* <do name="Houston Baptist Huskies" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.hbuhuskies.com">Houston Baptist University, a relatively new addition to Division I, is located in the Sharpstown area along the Southwest Freeway. The Huskies are currently in the Great West Conference, but will move to the Southland Conference in 2013. HBU does not have a football team yet, but plans to start one in 2013.</do>
+* <do name="Houston Baptist Huskies" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.hbuhuskies.com">Houston Baptist University, a relatively new addition to Division I, is located in the Sharpstown area along the Southwest Freeway. The Huskies are set to move to the Southland Conference, an FCS-level league, in July 2013. Another major change for HBU sports is coming at that time—it will start a football team.</do>
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